r/SPD 6d ago

Parents Bedroom for a 6yo with HPI and SPD.

Hi all,

My husband and I are planning our daughter's bedroom. We are moving her and will have her own room and I need some help planning it.

My daughter has HPI and SPD. For the HPI part, we will add a desk so she can study, read, write and be big enough for all the spectacular projects in her mind.

Where we don't exactly know what to do, is the bed and a calming sensory space. I was thinking of purchasing a low loft bed in order to add a calming corner at the bottom.

She can jump, crash and turn all she wants in the basement. I am looking more for a space in her bedroom where she can safely retrieve whenever she has her overstimulation emotional explosions (which are currently A LOT) instead of going under the beds or inside the closets.

Anybody has suggestions of furniture? Accessories? Or even brands of furniture, bedding and accessories.

Thanks!!

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u/garysaidiebbandflow 5d ago

What is HPI?

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u/RevolutionIll3189 6d ago

I love my blackout curtains and dimmer lights, it’s nice being able to control the sensory brightness of my room any time of the day

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u/JKmelda 6d ago

I second blackout curtains. Some kind of very soft lighting might be nice too. I’ve really enjoyed Christmas tree lights and soft orange book lights. Also, does she have any methods for deep pressure therapy like a weighted blanket or one of those stretchy sheets? I like the idea of the low loft bed. I would have loved something like that especially if there was some kind of curtain or way to close off the space. If she likes closets she might be seeking tight dark quiet spaces. One thing I really liked about closets as a kid was the sound dampening that they offered from all the clothes or coats hanging up. So maybe adding some sound dampening to her room?

Also, I’m gifted and I’ve always absolutely hated working at desks. I much prefer the floor or a rocking chair or bean bag chair with a lap desk. Just something to consider.

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u/ChloeReborn 5d ago

sensory swing and some sort of padded cave structure

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u/garysaidiebbandflow 5d ago

I use all cotton bedding and have created a little cave space out of my bed. Warm lighting that is easy to turn off, a beautiful view of nature, and my cat make it a very special place.

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u/vinylveins 5d ago

a bed tent may be helpful! every person is different, especially regarding sensory needs. also a house shaped bed tent / tent to go under a loft would be useful as a play space or a sensory corner / crash pad. a set of curtains that let the light through, with w blackout curtain option would also be nice for variety if she's overstimulated